Wellington Girls' College

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  • The Giver of Stars

    By Jojo Moyes
    5 stars

    Based on the true story of the WPA's Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky during the depression in the 1930's. An English woman marries an American during the depression and joins the Librarian who takes books to the poor and isolated people. It's about friendship, purpose and social resistance.

  • The King's Witches

    By Kate Foster
    5 stars

    Historical novel set in 1589 in Denmark and Scotland, based on the lives of King James VI and his betrothed Anne of Denmark and the hunting of witches to protect King James VI as he believed he was chosen by God to be the king. Based on the North Berwick witch trials, which led to widespread accusations.

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